R.R. Bowker, LLC , a.k.a. MYIDENTIFIERS, is the primary place independently published authors buy ISBNs. The company announced on November 1 that its ISBN site has been breached and hackers have stolen credit card numbers and made unauthorized … [Read more...]
Are you confused and concerned about moving your books from CreateSpace to KDP?
It can be very simple, and as some people have found, there can be some serious challenges. For some, their books just disappeared into the ether, for others their books wound up in one KDP account, but their paperback from CreateSpace went to … [Read more...]
See You in September — Writer’s World at Dominican University
There will probably be at least one person who shows up at the Key Center in Novato for BAIPA’s September meeting and wonders where everyone is. But it won't be you, because you're reading this now and you're going to put it in your calendar and … [Read more...]
Your Audience is Not ‘Everyone’ — a Conversation with Lee Wind
Lee Wind, author, blogger, and director of marketing and programming for IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association), is the keynote speaker for Writer’s World, BAIPA’s September 8 conference for authors and publishers. I caught up with Lee last … [Read more...]
The Gradual Empowerment of Modern Writers/Authors: How Writers/Photographers Can Market and Monetize Successfully Today
I was asked recently by the California Writers Club in Sacramento to talk about the revolution in modern publishing. As I looked at the audience, I realized with new clarity that the main reality in our rapidly changing publishing world is “the … [Read more...]
Writer’s World is Coming — Save the Date (September 8)
Preparations are well underway for our next Writer’s World on September 8. This year, the event will be at Guzman Hall on the beautiful Dominican campus. Some of our very own BAIPA members will be presenting, and we’re expecting attendees from all … [Read more...]
Marin Writers Conference Features David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz on Self-Publishing
California Writers Club–Marin Branch is hosting Marin Writers Conference 2018 on April 22, featuring BAIPA stalwarts David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz discussing The Promise (and Peril) of Self-Publishing. The conference also features a keynote by … [Read more...]
Beware of Fictitious Business Name Renewal Scam!
I received a notice in the mail this week that said I need to renew my Fictitious Business Name. An addressed envelope and a request for $150 were included. This looked legitimate at first, but there were several clues that it was not. For example, … [Read more...]
Learn About Draft2Digital Self-Publishing January 13
The next monthly BAIPA meeting, January 13, will feature Draft2Digital, a relatively recent newcomer to self-publishing that competes with Smashwords. The presentation will be given by D2D’s Director of Marketing, Kevin Tumlinson, who joined the … [Read more...]
Save the Dates — Upcoming BAIPA Events
Here are our upcoming events between now and February: October 14 — From Page to Stage MORNING Public Speaking for Writers and Other Introverts Betsy Graziani Fasbinder AFTERNOON Public Speaking for Writers and Other … [Read more...]
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